In April, police were called to investigate a domestic issue at their Long Lake Township home and found a 4-year-old girl with extensive bruising to her face, back, arms and legs, he said. Police noted scabs and lacerations on her body, as well as missing hair from her head.

Police said she appeared to be emaciated and wearing clothing that had been urinated on, Cooney said.

Witnesses made allegations that the girl was not allowed to leave her room for extended periods of time, he said.

The child was taken by protective services and her condition has improved, Cooney said.

The charge of torture requires intent to cause cruel or extreme physical or mental pain and suffering, according to Michigan law. The felony carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.

First-degree child abuse is also a felony carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The charge involves a person knowingly or intentionally causing serious physical or mental harm to a child.

Limon was released on a $25,000 bond and Franks remains at the Grand Traverse County Jail, Cooney said. Bond conditions state they can have no contact with the child.

A preliminary hearing has been set for July 22 in the 86th District Court, according to online court records.